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The rube sits and smiles
After having unloaded all my farm equipment from the railcar that had brought it from my late father’s farm back e…
County commissioners voice support for SB 442
County Commissioners from across Montana appreciate the widespread support that Senate Bill 442 enjoyed throughout its legislative process. Marijuana revenues are new to Montana, and the bill's thoughtful distribut…
Challenging Sen. Salomon's take on SB 442
After reading the editorial opinion authored by Senator Dan Salomon opposing SB 442 stating tax revenue from marijuana was to be distributed unfairly to lower populated counties, I thought we needed clarification o…
Bringing the Electoral College into the 21st Century
The ability to have a say in government by voting is the bedrock principle of democracy. Because of that, every vote should be of equal value and carry the same weight. That is true for every political office in th…
Water supply vs. water demand
Two years ago when the city was asked to approve the annexation of CSKT ground near the KOA for a new casino, our city manager publicly assured the concerned residents that water supply was not an issue.
Let's keep our wild places wild
Wilderness Study Areas like the Sapphires represent some of our state’s greatest reservoirs of wildlife habitat, clean water and solitude for those who visit. It’s places like our WSAs that brought me to Montana an…
Commissioners ask AG for meeting
The Lake County Commissioners sent the following letter to Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen on Tuesday: We are writing today to invite you to meet with the Lake County Commission for the purpose of discussin…
SB 442: A bill for all Montanans
The legislative session in Montana is a full-contact sport. Bills get introduced that stoke controversy and debate. My bill (SB 442) was no different to begin with, but we ended up with a bill Montanans could be pr…
Will not be voting to override Governor's veto
The 2023 Legislature ended almost a year ago. However, a couple weeks ago, Judge Mike Menahan issued a decision directing the Montana Secretary of State to conduct a veto override poll on SB 442 to determine if the…
Montanans pay $100,000 for legislative hubris and abuse of power
In the current political landscape, Republicans have a supermajority in both houses of the Montana Legislature. In 2021, legislative leaders hastily passed an illegal bill in the final hours of the session, disrega…
In appreciation of strong women
“It's the mark of a backward society … when decisions are made for women by men.” (Melinda Gates)
Senator believes SB 442 deserved veto
For the last 14 years, I have had the honor of serving as a member of the Montana Legislature. In each session, the Legislature has passed bills which the Gove…
Thanks to Providence for health regained
The incredible gift of excellent healthcare right in our community! The care, kindness and professional services we all receive from Providence St. Joseph Medical Center and their Ortho/Outpatient Rehab center, nee…
The Republicans I grew up with – revisited
My father and his brother, younger by 20 years, were both ardent Republicans. They came from rural poverty, worked hard, and became successful, each in his own…
Thank you to a kind stranger
I wanted to write a brief "Thank You" to the stranger (or unknown friend) who paid for some groceries for me about four weeks ago at Harvest Foods.
Opposes Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act
I moved to northwestern Montana in 2021 and I have found so much mental and physical healing from the beauty of this wilderness.